Ashley And Ed's Guidebook
Neighborhood Restaurants
Eateries with full table service in Villas
This is the finest restaurant in Villas. Excellent Greek food, nice outdoor patio, and BYOB!
24 locals recommend
Olive Branch
1891 Bayshore RdThis is the finest restaurant in Villas. Excellent Greek food, nice outdoor patio, and BYOB!
Old-school seafood and steak house with the required kitschy nautical decor. Food is solid and prices are very reasonable. Large bar for a night out with friends.
9 locals recommend
Jake's Bar & Grill
1075 Bayshore RdOld-school seafood and steak house with the required kitschy nautical decor. Food is solid and prices are very reasonable. Large bar for a night out with friends.
Institutional breakfast spot with very solid food. It can get very busy on weekends. They also have lunch and are known for their hefty roast beef sandwich.
22 locals recommend
Castaway Cafe
301 Bayshore RdInstitutional breakfast spot with very solid food. It can get very busy on weekends. They also have lunch and are known for their hefty roast beef sandwich.
Delicious, authentic, fresh and casual Mexican fare. Eat in or take out. Amazing birria tacos!
Taqueria Casa Mia
Delicious, authentic, fresh and casual Mexican fare. Eat in or take out. Amazing birria tacos!
Neighborhood Take Out
Take out spots in Villas
Great local seafood take out with reasonable prices to feed the whole crew. Perfect for sunset dinners on the beach!
23 locals recommend
Fish & Fancy Seafood Take Out
2406 Bayshore RdGreat local seafood take out with reasonable prices to feed the whole crew. Perfect for sunset dinners on the beach!
Small but well-stocked grocer with the best meats in Cape May County. You can get prepared foods such as hoagies (which are delicious- on great bread!) and cheesesteaks. Grab a pack of their home-made pork roll for breakfast.
16 locals recommend
Gaiss Market
1215 Bayshore RdSmall but well-stocked grocer with the best meats in Cape May County. You can get prepared foods such as hoagies (which are delicious- on great bread!) and cheesesteaks. Grab a pack of their home-made pork roll for breakfast.
Wing It
1265 Bayshore RdFantastic wings, tenders, and creative sandwiches! Cash and Venmo only
boomers pizzeria
810 U.S. 9Good, solid pizza.
City/town information
The oldest Victorian beach town in the country, Cape May has wonderful beaches, shopping, art, architecture, and the best restaurants in the area. There is something here for everyone!
195 locals recommend
Cape May
227 Beach AveThe oldest Victorian beach town in the country, Cape May has wonderful beaches, shopping, art, architecture, and the best restaurants in the area. There is something here for everyone!
This place certainly earns the name "Wild". A world famous boardwalk littered with amusements, shops, rides, and water parks; a vibrant bar scene; and huge, free beaches!
49 locals recommend
Wildwood
This place certainly earns the name "Wild". A world famous boardwalk littered with amusements, shops, rides, and water parks; a vibrant bar scene; and huge, free beaches!
M.A.C stands for Museums, Arts, and Culture. You can get a full list of local events from their website, including the magical Christmas in Cape May! There are so many holiday events that will be sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit. We recommend checking out their website for a complete list of holiday happenings.
Cape May MAC
M.A.C stands for Museums, Arts, and Culture. You can get a full list of local events from their website, including the magical Christmas in Cape May! There are so many holiday events that will be sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit. We recommend checking out their website for a complete list of holiday happenings.
Vineyards
Boutique winery with sommelier-guided personal tastings overlooking the vineyard.
39 locals recommend
Turdo Vineyards & Winery
3911 Bayshore RdBoutique winery with sommelier-guided personal tastings overlooking the vineyard.
Large winery with wide selection, table service with food, and beautiful outdoor patio. Nice drive through the vineyard as well!
100 locals recommend
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StLarge winery with wide selection, table service with food, and beautiful outdoor patio. Nice drive through the vineyard as well!
Breweries
Large brewery with plenty of room for large groups. Funky decor and large outdoor patio with fire pits!
112 locals recommend
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdLarge brewery with plenty of room for large groups. Funky decor and large outdoor patio with fire pits!
More "indie" than Cape May Brewing - this place just has a vibe to it. Beer is great and they have plenty of board games.
23 locals recommend
Gusto Brewing
3860 Bayshore RdMore "indie" than Cape May Brewing - this place just has a vibe to it. Beer is great and they have plenty of board games.
Outdoor Activities
World-class zoo with a huge assortment of animals...and it's free!
308 locals recommend
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9World-class zoo with a huge assortment of animals...and it's free!
Cape May County Park South
130 Bayshore RoadNew, nearby playground for the kiddos.
This place really has it all! Beaches, nature trails, birding, and a lighthouse with the best views in the area!
54 locals recommend
Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueThis place really has it all! Beaches, nature trails, birding, and a lighthouse with the best views in the area!
Cape May has great whale and dolphin watching. This is the best way to go with large groups.
41 locals recommend
Cape May Whale Watcher
1218 Wilson DrCape May has great whale and dolphin watching. This is the best way to go with large groups.
Miss Chris Kayak & Paddleboard
1212 Wilson DrFerry Park
1200 Lincoln BoulevardMovie Mondays at Ferry Park! Every Monday at 8pm. More info at visitferrypark.com
West Cape May Farmers Market
Tuesdays in Summer (June 28- Aug 30th)
3pm- 7:30pm
Free outdoor concerts starting at 5pm!
732 Broadway
732 BroadwayWest Cape May Farmers Market
Tuesdays in Summer (June 28- Aug 30th)
3pm- 7:30pm
Free outdoor concerts starting at 5pm!
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants outside of Villas, but worth the 10-15 minute drive
Fine dining with views of the ocean. Reservations recommended.
38 locals recommend
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
1301 Beach AveFine dining with views of the ocean. Reservations recommended.
Ebbitt Room
25 Jackson StFine dining with a lively vibe. Reservations recommended.
BYOB fine dining in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations recommended
31 locals recommend
Tisha's Fine Dining
322 Washington StBYOB fine dining in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations recommended
A major institution in Cape May. Local tip: avoid the crazy wait for the dining room. Go around to the dock in the back to the Raw Bar. If there's a wait, grab a drink or two on the historic Schooner Bar ;)
171 locals recommend
The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing RdA major institution in Cape May. Local tip: avoid the crazy wait for the dining room. Go around to the dock in the back to the Raw Bar. If there's a wait, grab a drink or two on the historic Schooner Bar ;)
Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill
500 W Hand AveAwesome dockside eating. Can get there by boat.
Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach DrCasual eatery with live music and great sunset views.
Delicious steamed seafood right off the boat and waterfront! BYOB. There is a seafood market as well to prepare at home.
17 locals recommend
H&H Seafood Market
956 Ocean DrDelicious steamed seafood right off the boat and waterfront! BYOB. There is a seafood market as well to prepare at home.
Beach Plum Farm has excellent farm fresh food and an adorable farmer's market with local fruits/veges, handmade soaps, and gifts.
140 Stevens St
140 Stevens StreetBeach Plum Farm has excellent farm fresh food and an adorable farmer's market with local fruits/veges, handmade soaps, and gifts.